St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.
Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.
First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.
Nov. 28 Becket Federated Church, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.
Dec. 5
Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.
Dec. 12-13
North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.
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Mammography Dispute The government's issued controversial new guidelines stating that women shouldn't get annual mammograms until age 50, rather than age 40.
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SANDISFIELD, Mass. – Art, music, and more will be presented at the Sandisfield Arts Center in August. Once a Baptist Meeting House and orthodox synagogue, the historic Arts Center building is now a thriving community space offering cultural and educational programs at affordable prices.
On Saturday, August 22nd, at 10:30 a.m., Michelle Arnot, crossword puzzle pro, hosts a workshop sharing behind-the-scenes secrets of the New York Times Crosswords. Admission is $5.
Soprano, Rachel Luxon, travels from England to work with Sandisfield vocal teacher, Herbert Burtis. Together, they present a mixed program of songs and arias on Saturday, August 29th at 8 p.m. Known for her beautiful, effortless, coloratura voice, Rachel has sung with all the major British Touring Opera Companies. Tickets are $20.
Sandisfield artist, Sandy Parisky, exhibits a collection of his work through August 30. Inspired by the play of light and shadow, Sandy works in pastel, gouache, watercolor and acrylic.
The Sandisfield Arts Center is located on Hammertown Road off Route 57 in Sandisfield. For reservations, call (413) 258-4100. For more information and directions, visit www.sandisfieldartscenter.org.
